How To Do A Russian Twist The Right Way

Want an exercise that’ll boost your ab game like a triple Americano boosts your productivity? Look no further than the Russian twist.

“The Russian twist targets all the muscles in your core, making it a great abs exercise when you’re tight on time,” says Peter Donohoe, a certified personal trainer, core strength teacher at The Boston Ballet, and founder of Donohoe Training in Carlisle, MA. Even better, this move strengthens and stabilises your spine for a core that’s both fit and functional.

How To Do Russian Twists

How to: Sit on the floor and bring your legs out straight. Lean back slightly so your torso and legs form a V-like shape, bracing your abdominal wall to engage your core. Balancing here, twist your torso from side to side without moving your legs. (Demo’d by Instagram-famous trainer Anna Victoria!)